FORTRESS takes the Stage at Comcast’s Cybersecurity Research Colloquium
As the transition toward post-quantum cryptography accelerates, securing the foundational layers of digital infrastructure has become a strategic priority. One of the most critical elements in this transition is hybrid secure boot—ensuring trust from the very first instruction executed by a device, while combining classical and post-quantum cryptographic mechanisms in a robust and future-proof manner.
On 25 February, Project FORTRESS partner PQShield, represented by Project Technical Manager Dr. Axel Y. Poschmann, delivered the presentation titled “PQ/T Hybrid Secure Boot: Why You Need FORTRESS to Achieve It” at the Comcast PQC Center of Excellence Monthly Research Presentation.
The session explored the challenges of implementing post-quantum/traditional (PQ/T) hybrid secure boot architectures. The event brought together more than 40 cybersecurity and privacy professionals from Comcast, including engineers, architects, researchers, and members of the legal team. This diverse audience exchanged on the implications of post-quantum migration.
The presentation concluded with a highly engaging 15-minute Q&A discussion, reflecting strong interest in the practical deployment aspects of hybrid secure boot and the broader need for structured, scalable transition frameworks.
Through initiatives like FORTRESS, the consortium continues to advance secure, resilient, and quantum-ready digital infrastructures—bridging cutting-edge research with real-world industry adoption.
